While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us, (remember we are in South America). Due to our style of travel at Tierras Vivas and the regions we visit this can be unpredictable. The dossier is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.
Please contact us for more information if necessary.

 

 

 

1) Shorter/longer stays, hotel upgrades and extra trips all possible.
Please contact our sales department for more information.

 

2) Visas: All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. IT''''''''S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.

Accommodation:  Simple Hotel

Joining Hotel: 
The following hotels are used in Puerto Madryn. Please refer to your travel vouchers for your specific hotel.

Hosteria Solar de la Costa
Boulevard Brown 2057
Tel: +54 2965 458 822
Puerto Madryn – Argentina

Las Bardas Apart Hotel
Morgan 1751
Tel: +54 2965 454 394
Puerto Madryn – Argentina

Joining Instructions: 
Arrival and departure transfers are included in the price of your tour. Upon arrival at Puerto Madryn, you will be met by a driver holding a banner with your name on it. This driver will be waiting for you by the exit of the arrivals lounge, so keep an eye out for the banner. You will be transferred to your hotel. At the time of booking please inform Tierras Vivas of your flight/bus information to book this transfer.

Arrival Complications: 
We don''''''''t expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you can not commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader/local operator or to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader/local operator, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our local operators/representative within 30 minutes of arrival, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point Hotel. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.

Local Emergency Contact
If you need emergency assistance, you can contact us locally at the following phone numbers:
Cell. + 54 9 11 54 77 68 46

Should you need to contact Tierras Vivas during a situation of extreme seriousness, someone from our Operations staff will answer a mobile line at any time. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so we may return your call and assist you as soon as posible
Phone: +51 84 235 211
Mobile: +51 84 984 702 020 

Checklist of what to take:

    * Wind-Rain Jacket
    * 3 shirts/t-shirts
    * Sun hat
    * 2 pairs of shorts
    * 1 pair of long trousers
    * 1 pair of hiking pants
    * Passport (with photocopies)
    * Travel Insurance (with photocopies)
    * Airline tickets (with photocopies)
    * USD cash
    * Credit or debit card
    * Vouchers, pre-departure booklet and dossier
    * Camera and film
    * Reading/writing material
    * Binoculars
    * Sunblock
    * Sunglasses
    * Toiletries (biodegradable)
    * Watch or alarm clock
    * Water bottle
    * First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, and extra prescription drugs you may be taking).

Meal Budget: 
Allowance USD100 for meals not included. For additional expenses, please contact our sales department for more information.

Emergency Fund: 
Please, make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as anemergency fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) need a change to our planned tour. This is a rare occurrence! But you never know…

Departure Tax: 
USD18 Argentina

A Couple of Rules: 
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts you  at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Tierras Vivas travelers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader/local operator has the right to expel any member of the group/tour if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.

Travel Insurance: 
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a trip with us, you will not be permitted to join the tour until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader or local operator, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.

Responsible Travel:  
Tierras Vivas has been responsible of offering low-impact tours that benefit traveler and host alike. We work with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts.

Keeping in Touch: 
If you need to be contacted while traveling we recommend that you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road, rather than relying on postal mail. Cyber cafes are becoming increasingly common and cheap throughout the regions we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our leaders and travelers to stay in touch. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our Emergency Contact.


AVAILABILITY & PRICES

Departures all year round. For more information, please contact our sales deprtment.
sales@tierrasvivas.com

Departure dates:
All year round, for Christmas, New Year, Easter, July and August,  request space to our sales department.
sales@tierrasvivas.com

Cost per passenger:
Single USD381.6

Cost per passenger:
Double USD288

The wildlife season here below:
Birds in general: All yera round
Whales: from June to December
Sea Elephants: All year round
Sea lions: All year round
Penguins: from September to March
Dark dolphins: from December to March
Dolphins: All year round
Orcs: from September to April